The understated words stood in stark contrast to the unquestionable aggression behind them.
Seeing Qin Yu's calm expression, Jellal's face stiffened, and the magic power within his body erupted once more.
As a councilor of the Magic Council, being challenged and opposed again and again in full view of everyone—
To Jellal, it was simply a humiliation.
If not for the plan being carried out in secret, he would have already unleashed his true power and chopped the brat before him into a thousand pieces.
Although he could not instantly kill Uchiha Qin Yu and vent his hatred without using black magic, as long as he joined forces with Ultear, taking Qin Yu down would not be difficult.
At that thought, a hint of ruthlessness flashed deep within Jellal's eyes as he instantly fixed his gaze on Qin Yu.
However, the moment he looked over, the first thing he saw made his expression freeze.
Qin Yu, who had been standing seven or eight meters away, had already vanished.
"What, surprised that someone would take the initiative to attack a councilor?"
"The one who strikes first gains the advantage; the one who strikes late suffers. Since we can't talk it out, I'll fight first as a courtesy."
"Oh, and didn't anyone tell you? When fighting someone who cultivates both magic and the body, seven or eight meters is practically face-to-face."
The sudden voice seemed to sound right beside his ear.
Jellal's expression changed drastically. Without time to think, he hurriedly stirred his magic power and formed a magical barrier around his body.
At the same time, he quickly pulled back in retreat.
But just as Jellal moved, before he could sense even the slightest fluctuation of magic power, he saw Qin Yu's right hand, gleaming with a metallic luster, smash straight